Specifications include, but are not limited to: In addition to the items listed below, it is important that the selected consultant team remain cognizant of the need for the project to establish and sustain credibility with citizens and decision-makers. It is also essential that the selected team have the ability to: Develop customized strategies that will be effective within the political and social environment of the community Link the process and outcomes with current and upcoming planning efforts and decision making processes among a variety of organizations within the community Effectively carry out a variety of public outreach methods and activities Use a variety of media, activities and methods to capture, focus and engage citizens, decision makers and other key players and Develop and manage the process to achieve outcomes perceived as balanced and authentic by as many community stakeholders as possible. At this time, the City of Dover does not have a specific outline of tasks or project management structure for this project. However, it is expected that the work will be approached as a collaborative partnership between the steering committee, community members, non-profit organizations, business representatives, and school and city elected officials and staff, with the consultant taking the lead on project management, task implementation and follow-through. The firm selected to work in partnership with the community on this project will be expected to produce the following products and outcomes and provide the following services: Effective Collaboration and Project Management. Produce the final products and accomplish the project objectives and outcomes with close interaction with City staff and the steering committee. Attend steering committee meetings, develop materials, make presentations and produce reports and other documents of key activities and findings. Develop and make presentations to appointed and elected officials and a wide variety of community groups. Design, manage and implement public involvement and outreach strategies and revise these if necessary to meet project objectives and achieve outcomes. Attend a variety of community events. Work with City staff, steering committee and other stakeholders to develop key messages, implement media-related strategies and refine or reframe those if necessary. Advise City staff, decision-makers and other key players regarding media relations and other key activities. Provide other consulting services relating to the Scope of Work, such as meeting facilitation and management, technical analysis, synthesizing information and project management.
